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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
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The whole process seems overwhelming at first but it's really not that bad once you get started. Washington ESD has improved their systems a lot over the past few years.
Have they though? I still think their phone system is terrible.
That's exactly why services like Claimyr exist - to work around those phone system issues. Sometimes you just need to talk to a real person.
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Based on your wage info, you're probably looking at somewhere between $350-450 per week in benefits. That's assuming you have enough earnings history to qualify for the full amount.
That range is really helpful for planning purposes. Thanks for breaking it down!
No problem! Just remember the exact amount depends on your specific earning history during the base period.
One last thing - when you do file, make sure you have all your employer information ready including addresses and dates of employment. It speeds up the process a lot.
Good tip! I'll gather all that information before I start the application.
Yeah, having everything organized makes the initial filing much smoother. The system will ask for a lot of details about your work history.
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Thanks for asking this question OP! I'm in a similar boat and this thread has been super helpful. I feel much more confident about my eligibility now.
Glad it helped you too! This community is great for getting real answers about Washington ESD stuff.
definitely better than trying to navigate their website alone
Final piece of advice - don't be afraid to ask questions if you're unsure about anything during the process. Washington ESD agents can be helpful once you actually get through to them. And like others mentioned, services like Claimyr can help with that if you're having trouble with the phone lines.
Thanks! I feel much more prepared now. Hopefully I won't need to use any of this information, but it's good to know just in case.
exactly, better to be prepared than scrambling to figure it out when you're already stressed
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Hope you get through and get your issue resolved! The phone system is frustrating but once you actually talk to an agent they're usually pretty helpful.
Thanks! I'm feeling more optimistic now that I have some actual strategies to try instead of just randomly calling.
Just wanted to add - if you do end up using Claimyr, they'll call you back when they get an agent on the line so you don't have to sit by the phone waiting. Made it much less stressful for me.
That callback feature sounds really convenient. I might try the lunch break calling first but good to know that's an option.
Zara Malik
Anyone know if there's a deadline for when Washington ESD has to send out the 1099-G forms? I'm still waiting for mine and getting nervous.
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Amina Sy
•They're required to mail them by January 31st, but you can usually access them online earlier. Check your SecureAccess Washington account.
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Zara Malik
•Just checked and it's there! Thanks for the tip.
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Luca Greco
Final thought for anyone reading this later: keep good records of your unemployment payments throughout the year. Don't wait until tax season to figure out what you received. Makes everything so much easier.
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Paolo Rizzo
•Wish I'd done that. Had to go back through months of bank statements to verify everything.
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Luca Greco
•Yeah, lesson learned for next time hopefully! Organization pays off during tax season.
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